Job Description:
Department of Marine Transportation - Vocational Lecturer Maritime AY-Non-Cruise (Spring 2025)
Description
DEPARTMENT: Department of Marine Transportation CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Maritime Vocational Lecturer
TIMEBASE/POSITION TYPE: Full-time or Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: January 02, 2025
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of
Marine Transportation of the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) invites applications for a maritime vocational lecturer to teach courses in tug and barge operations.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by close of business day on
December 20, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a non tenure-track position in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Primary duty is teaching courses in tug and barge operations
ADDITIONAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: - Teaching courses in shiphandling
- Teaching courses in vessel maintenance and operations
- Teaching courses in marine survival
- Teaching other maritime courses, as needed
- Grading student performance and assessing STCW competencies in a timely manner according to stipulated procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - United States Coast Guard license as 500-ton (or higher) Master, Master of Towing Vessels
- STCW compliant
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in a maritime or industry related field)
- Significant experience in vessel operations
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: - Master’s Degree (preferably in a maritime or industry related field)
- Teaching experience
- Ship and workboat (tugs, supply, ferries, etc.) experience and endorsements
- Senior USCG unlimited license (chief mate or master)
- Current or prior approval from US Coast Guard as a Designated Examiner (DE) - Near Coastal/Oceans
SALARY COMPENSATION: Salary is commensur ate with the education, qualifications, and experience of the individual. A full-time unit load for a lecturer is 15 teaching units, also called WTUs.
- The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with the education and experience of the selected individual. The anticipated hiring range for full time will be between $6,000 - $7,000 per month, prorated based on unit load (WTUs).
- The CSU Salary range for this classification: $5,497 - $8,471 per month
BENEFITS: An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available for “qualifying” positions which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation, and sick leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
- A pre-employment physical is required as are subsequent USCG fitness physicals prior to each training cruise. The incumbent must participate in a random drug-screening program as required by federal law
- The person selected for the position will be required to follow all policies and procedures set forth by Cal Maritime both on-campus (land) as well as aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Typical classroom and office environment are in a two-story building with elevator access.
NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR'S (TSGB) PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
- Work site aboard the training ship requires climbing up and down ship ladders and gangways; lifting and carrying material from pier to training ship; and occasional work in excess heat, cold, dampness or dry atmospheric conditions.
- All mariners should be capable of living and working in cramped spaces on rolling vessels, maintaining balance on a moving deck, rapidly donning an exposure suit, stepping over doorsills of 24 inches in height, opening and closing watertight doors that may weigh up to 56 pounds, pulling heavy objects, up to 50 lbs. in weight, distances of up to 400 feet, climbing steep stairs or vertical ladders without assistance, participating in firefighting and lifesaving efforts, including wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and lifting/controlling fully charged fire hoses. Extended workdays are common.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
- Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
- A background check investigation (including criminal records check) is required prior to employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of a current CSU employees who was conditionally offered the position.
- Applicants must submit on hire official documentation as proof of degree, license, or certificates as required.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply on-line through our Cal Maritime Jobs website. Click “APPLY NOW” to complete and submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application and attach the following:
Cal Maritime Employment Application (required) Letter of interest Copy of appropriate license Resume/CV Teaching evaluations (if any) Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references
For more information regarding the department or position, please contact Dr. Elizabeth McNie, Chair, Department of Marine Transportation at emcnie@csum.edu .
NOTIFICATION: Based upon a review of applications and accompanying documents, only those persons whose qualifications best match job requirements will be interviewed. Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified only after the position closes and the successful candidate has been selected.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
TITLE IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at on the CSU Title IX website.
EEO STATEMENT: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or changed.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY (Cal Maritime): Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States - and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about California State University Maritime Academy .
Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Maritime students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences - gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, security, and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.
Advertised: Dec 10 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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